Speakers

Stephen Giles

Company: Norton Rose

Position: Partner

Stephen Giles is a partner with international law firm Norton Rose based in Melbourne and Sydney, with extensive international experience. Recognised as the leading practitioner in the field of retail, distribution and franchise law, Stephen is national head of the Australian Retail Trade & Distribution Group and a leader in the Norton Rose global Retail and Brands International Business Group.Stephen's particular expertise includes the application of competition laws to product distribution, pricing and supply issues faced by manufacturers, franchisors and suppliers.

He also has extensive transactional experience in mergers, acquisitions and international commercial negotiations, and in providing legal and strategic advice for companies seeking to leverage their brands and expand internationally. Stephen has served for over 13 years on the board of the Franchise Council of Australia.

He was admitted in 2009 to the Australian Franchising Hall of Fame.